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Tuesday, Nov. 1
Film: ‘Plastic man’
“Plastic man: The artful life of Jerry Ross Barrish.” 2015, United States. English, 74 minutes. Director: Will Farley. “Michelangelo said the rocks speak to him. Well, this plastic stuff speaks to me,” says Jerry Ross Barrish. Here is your opportunity to hear his plastic speak. Part of the Milwaukee Jewish Film Festival at Marcus North Shore Cinema in Mequon. Tickets: By phone – Micki Seinfeld, 414-967-8235; at the Harry & Rose Samson Family Jewish Community Center; at the JCC Film Festival desk at Marcus North Shore Cinema beginning one hour prior to the movie. Tickets are not available for purchase directly from Marcus North Shore Cinema. Cost: $10 per film. JccMilwaukee.org. 7:30 p.m.
Chicago Israeli film
The Chicago Festival of Israeli Cinema begins. IsraeliFilmChi.org.
Wednesday, Nov. 2
Film: ‘Moos’
2016, Netherlands. Dutch with English subtitles, 91 minutes. Director: Job Gosschalk. It is Hanukkah evening and everything is the way it has always been for Moos. Except one thing: Her longtime childhood friend Sam has arrived as a surprise guest from Israel. With Sam back, Moos realizes her life has been on hold and she needs to follow her own dreams. This charming film shows that persistency does pay off, obstacles can be overcome, and that you can always count on your family and friends. Part of the Milwaukee Jewish Film Festival at Marcus North Shore Cinema in Mequon. Tickets: By phone – Micki Seinfeld, 414-967-8235; at the Harry & Rose Samson Family Jewish Community Center; at the JCC Film Festival desk at Marcus North Shore Cinema beginning one hour prior to the movie. Tickets are not available for purchase directly from Marcus North Shore Cinema. Cost: $10 per film. More information: JccMilwaukee.org. 1:30 p.m.
Thursday, Nov. 3
Film: Jerry Lewis
“Jerry Lewis – The Man Behind the Clown.” 2016, France & United States. French and English with English subtitles, 61 minutes. Director: Gregory Monro. Why do Europeans so love Jerry Lewis? Is he just a brash buffoon? Is he a creative genius? Or both? Who is the man behind the clown? Part of the Milwaukee Jewish Film Festival at Marcus North Shore Cinema in Mequon. Tickets: By phone – Micki Seinfeld, 414-967-8235; at the Harry & Rose Samson Family Jewish Community Center; at the JCC Film Festival desk at Marcus North Shore Cinema beginning one hour prior to the movie. Tickets are not available for purchase directly from Marcus North Shore Cinema. Cost: $10 per film. More information: JccMilwaukee.org. 1:30 p.m.
Film: Israeli cuisine
“In Search of Israeli Cuisine” 2016, United States. English, 97 minutes. Director: Roger M. Sherman. Combining a procession of mouthwatering dishes and interviews with chefs, home cooks and farmers of all backgrounds, celebrity chef-restaurateur Michael Solomonov zigzags around Israel to savor a food revolution rooted in centuries-old tradition. From Tel Aviv’s most exclusive eateries, to street bazaars, to simmering pots in family kitchens, “In Search of Israeli Cuisine” excites the taste buds with multi-cultural recipes from Jewish and Palestinian chefs. Part of the Milwaukee Jewish Film Festival at Marcus North Shore Cinema in Mequon. Tickets: By phone – Micki Seinfeld, 414-967-8235; at the Harry & Rose Samson Family Jewish Community Center; at the JCC Film Festival desk at Marcus North Shore Cinema beginning one hour prior to the movie. Tickets are not available for purchase directly from Marcus North Shore Cinema. Cost: $10 per film. More information: JccMilwaukee.org. 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, Nov. 5
Israel and havdallah celebration
Experience the sights, sounds and tastes of Israel at this fun and festive program. The evening starts with havdallah and will continue with a henna ceremony, coffee ceremony, music, dancing, interactive drum circle and more. Family friendly for school-age kids and older. With Israeli cultural diversity delegates. Held at Congregation Emanu-el B’ne Jeshurun, 2020 W. Brown Deer Road. 7:30 p.m. Free, RSVP required at MilwaukeeJewish.org/CeremonialCelebration or call Allison Hayden at 414-390-5724. Presented by Milwaukee Jewish Federation’s Israel Center and Partnership2Gether.
Holocaust survivor in Fitchburg
A book fair between Madison and Janesville is to feature miracle Holocaust baby Hana Berger Moran, traveling from San Francisco. She will be at the Edgerton Sterling North Book & Film Festival. An American service member (whose son will also be at the festival) saved Hana and thousands of other prisoners, according to “Born Survivors,” a chronicle of three young mothers who not only survived a Nazi concentration camp, but hid their pregnancies and gave birth to three babies in the closing days of World War II. Edgerton High School, 200 Elm High Drive, Edgerton, Wisconsin. 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Free Admission. BookAndFilmFestival.org
Sunday, Nov. 6
Journeys: Our Immigration Stories
An Ethiopian who made aliyah, will be joined by local immigrants of Cuban, Hmong, Druze and Mexican descent for a panel discussion. Roundtable discussions including other Israeli cultural diversity delegates will give attendees a chance to participate. Held at Nicolet High School, 6701 N. Jean Nicolet Road. 7 p.m. Free, RSVP required at MilwaukeeJewish.org/ImmigrationStories or call Allison Hayden at 414-390-5724. Presented by Milwaukee Jewish Federation’s Jewish Community Relations Council, Israel Center and Partnership2Gether.
Kristallnacht commemoration
At 2 p.m., the Nathan and Esther Pelz Holocaust Education Resource Center of Milwaukee Jewish Federation will host a commemoration of the 77th anniversary of Kristallnacht (crystal night). The commemoration will be held at the Rubenstein Pavilion at the Jewish Home & Care Center, 1410 N. Prospect Ave. Community members of all ages and diverse backgrounds will stand together in support of basic human rights and justice. The program will include a candle lighting by representatives of Milwaukee’s various religious communities and poems by Sacred Garden, a group of young Milwaukee poets. Known as the “night of broken glass,” Kristallnacht took place throughout Nazi Germany and occupied Austria on Nov. 9-10, 1938. It was the pivotal event in escalating violence against the Jews that culminated with the Holocaust, the Nazi genocide that killed 6 million Jews. On that night, German Nazis and civilians torched synagogues, vandalized Jewish homes, schools and businesses, littering the streets with shattered glass. Co-sponsors: The Jewish Home and Care Center, and the Milwaukee Jewish Federation’s Jewish Community Relations Council and Coalition for Jewish Learning. HolocaustCenterMilwaukee.org
Brunch at Temple Menorah The “Paid-Up Membership Brunch” at Temple Menorah will be held by Sisterhood and Men’s Club at 10 a.m. Seth Wahlberg, owner of A Gift Of Time, and Karen Peck Katz, Senior Move manager and professional organizer, will be the featured guests. Members, non-members and the general public are welcome. A buffet-brunch will be served at 10 a.m. with the program to follow. Temple Menorah’s Paid-Up Sisterhood and Men’s Club members free, non-members $15. The deadline for reservations is Wednesday, Nov. 2. Temple Menorah, 9363 N. 76th St., Milwaukee. 414-355-1120.
Monday, Nov. 7
Film screening and Israeli dance
Join in on a film screening of “Four Sons” and talkback with one of the Israeli cultural diversity delegates. Or, join in or watch Israeli and Ethiopian folk dancing with guest instruction by the delegates. Held at the Harry & Rose Samson Family Jewish Community Center, 6255 N. Santa Monica Blvd. 7:30 p.m. Free, RSVP required at MilwaukeeJewish.org/FilmDance or call Allison Hayden at (414) 390-5724. Presented by Milwaukee Jewish Federation’s Israel Center and Partnership2Gether.
Wednesday, Nov. 9
Sarah Aroeste’s ladino music
Sarah Aroeste – bringing Ladino music back to life! The Sam & Helen Stahl Center for Jewish Studies of the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee, in partnership with Latino Arts, Inc., present Ladino singer Sarah Aroeste. Determined to help bring Ladino (Judeo-Spanish) music back to life for a new generation, international Ladino singer Sarah Aroeste draws upon her Sephardic family roots from Spain, Greece and beyond to present original and 15th-century Ladino folk songs along with her blend of rock, pop and jazz. In the last 15 years, Aroeste has released four recordings, A la Una: In the Beginning (2003), Puertas (2007), Gracia (2012), and most recently, Ora de Despertar (2016), the first-ever all-original Ladino children’s album, according to organizers. Latino Arts Auditorium, 1028 S. 9th St. General admission $15; seniors and students $10. 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. Info@LatinoArtsInc.org. SarahAroeste.com. SarahAroesteMatinee.Mivoz.com. 414-384-3100.
Thursday, Nov. 10
Sarah Aroeste for kids
Sarah Aroeste – bringing Ladino music back to life! The Sam & Helen Stahl Center for Jewish Studies of Univeristy of Wisconsin – Milwaukee, in partnership with Latino Arts, Inc., present Ladino singer Sarah Aroeste. Determined to help bring Ladino (Judeo-Spanish) music back to life for a new generation, international Ladino singer Sarah Aroeste draws upon her Sephardic family roots from Spain, Greece and beyond to present original and 15th-century Ladino folk songs along with her blend of rock, pop and jazz. In the last 15 years, Aroeste has released four recordings, A la Una: In the Beginning (2003), Puertas (2007), Gracia (2012), and most recently, Ora de Despertar (2016), the first-ever all-original Ladino children’s album, according to organizers. This performance recommended for children in grades K-4 to 4th. Latino Arts Auditorium, 1028 S. 9th St. Free. 10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Info@LatinoArtsInc.org. SarahAroeste.com. SarahAroesteMatinee.Mivoz.com. 414-384-3100.
Sarah Aroeste sing-talk
See above for more information on Sarah Aroeste. “Ladino Music Transformed: From Yesterday to Today.” See a multimedia presentation using stories from her family history, sound clips, videos, and live music. Aroeste will give a taste of how her work is pushing Ladino music in new directions. An intimate lunchtime sing-talk. $18 with lunch. Held at United Community Center Café el Sol. 12 p.m. to 2 p.m.
Author on ‘Mamaleh Knows Best’
Meet Marjorie Ingall, author of “Mamaleh Knows Best: What Jewish Mothers Do to Raise Successful, Creative, Empathetic, and Independent Children.” We all know the stereotype of the Jewish mother: needy, hectoring, guilt-inducing. Parenting columnist Ingall argues that this stereotype is a misrepresentation of a specific parenting style; in reality, the best of Jewish parenting involves equal parts support, motivation, encouragement, adventure, concern and brisket. Held at Congregation Sinai, 8223 N. Port Washington Road, Fox Point. 7 p.m.
Budish art exhibit opens
“The Art of the Concept: Conceptual Art & Photo Works of Barbara Budish” exhibit opening is from 4 – 7 p.m. The exhibit is to remain open through Dec. 31. Artist Barb Budish is senior graphic designer for the Milwaukee Jewish Federation’s marketing department and draws on her 12 years of experience photographing and working with the local Jewish community. BarbBudishDesign.com. Chai Point Gallery Space, 1400 N. Prospect Ave. 414-289-9600.
Sunday, Nov. 13
Classics in the Rubenstein Pavilion
Featuring the music of Brahms, Bruch and Gershwin performed by Benjamin Adler, assistant principal clarinet, Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra and Elizabeth Breslin, violist, Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra and Jeannie Yu, acclaimed pianist. This is a Rubin Sharpe Tribute Series program, sponsored by the Jewish Home and Care Center Foundation in Partnership with RUACH. Free parking is available under the Jewish Home and Care Center at 1414 N. Prospect Ave. 3:30 p.m.
Wednesday, Nov. 16
Forbes 30 Under 30 Designer Asher Israelow visits the Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design Nov. 16 for a public presentation, “Asher Israelow: Craft and Lore.” Asher Israelow, a Brooklyn-based furniture designer and architect, visits through the MIAD Creativity Series founded by Madeleine & David Lubar. His public presentation begins at 6 p.m., and focuses on how his love of lore collides with his vision of contemporary culture in his handcrafted work. Israelow will detail his studio process as well as projects in which inlay, mapping and storytelling are major components. The talk is followed by a Q&A. Fourth Floor Raw Space of the Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design, 273 E. Erie St. Free admission; Miad.edu/CreativitySeries.
Thursday, Nov. 17
Left v. right talk
“Left v. Right: The Battle for Israel’s Soul.” J.J. Goldberg, editor-at-large of The Forward and former U.S. bureau chief of the Israeli news-magazine The Jerusalem Report, will present a liberal viewpoint. Jonathan Tobin, senior online editor and chief political blogger of Commentary Magazine, a conservative one. Is Israel locked in a tragic dispute between two peoples claiming the same land – or a global conflict between Western democracy and Islamist terrorism? Is partition into two states the only way to ensure Israel’s survival – or is it the surest path to ever-increasing bloodshed and possibly even endangering Israel’s survival? Tobin and Goldberg will debate these and other critical suppositions about the State of Israel. Held at Congregation Shalom, 7630 N. Santa Monica Blvd. 7-9 p.m. Free. RSVP required to guarantee a seat at MilwaukeeJewish.org/LeftRight or call Allison Hayden at 414-390-5735. Sponsored by Milwaukee Jewish Federation’s Jewish Community Relations Council with several co-sponsors.
Sunday, Nov. 20
Talk with artist Lipman
Panel discussion on the history and evolution of glass as an artistic medium with contemporary glass artist Beth Lipman, the Milwaukee Art Museum’s Demmer Curator of 20th and 21st Century Design, Monica Obniski, and Director of the Chipstone Foundation, Jon Prown. This is a collaborative event developed and offered by the Jewish Museum Milwaukee and the Milwaukee Art Museum in connection with the Jewish Museum Milwaukee exhibit, “Once & Again: Still Lifes by Beth Lipman.” The exhibit is now on display, running through Jan. 8, 2017. Jewish Museum Milwaukee, a program of the Milwaukee Jewish Federation, is at 1360 N. Prospect Ave. Museum hours: Monday to Thursday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (open until 7 p.m. on the third Thursday of each month); Friday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; Sunday 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. 414-390-5730. JewishMuseumMilwaukee.org. Museum admission: Adults $7; seniors $6; students $4; children age 6 and under are free; active duty military are free.
Global Day of Jewish Learning
500 Communities. 40 Countries. Thousands of lives touched through our shared Jewish texts. Five sessions led by local rabbis. Hosted by Milwaukee Jewish Federation’s Coalition for Jewish Learning. 2-5 p.m. Free, RSVP required at MilwaukeeJewish.org/GlobalDay or call Tzipi Altman-Shafer at 414-963-2718. Held at the Harry & Rose Samson Family Jewish Community Center, 6255 N. Santa Monica Blvd.
Tuesday, Nov. 29
Classics in Rubenstein Pavilion
Featuring music of Bloch, Mahler, Joachim, and others performed Wendy Richman, internationally renowned violist, Stefanie Jacob, acclaimed pianist and member of the Prometheus Trio. This is a Rubin Sharpe Tribute Series program, sponsored by the Jewish Home and Care Center Foundation in Partnership with RUACH. Free parking is available under the Jewish Home and Care Center at 1414 N. Prospect Ave. 6:45 p.m.
Saturday, Dec. 3
Gala Charity auction at Menorah Temple Menorah’s fun-filled evening will begin at 7 p.m. with the previewing of auction items the opportunity to play games. Food and beverages will be available for purchase including BBQ beef sandwiches prepared according to Rabbi Gil-Ezer’s secret recipe and the ever-popular hotdog plates. The auction begins at 8:30 p.m. and a fabulous array of items will be up for auction. The chances to win free door prizes will be included with the admission price. Raffle tickets may be purchased throughout the evening. The raffle will award a Grand Prize with additional prizes announced hourly. Sponsored by the Sisterhood and Men’s Club, the proceeds from this annual event will benefit the religious school, provide funds for educational activities and help to maintain services that benefit seniors. Admission $7 at the door will include $1,000 of play money for gaming. Parking is available behind the synagogue at 9363 N. 76th St., Milwaukee. 414-355-1120. TempleMenorah.com.
Tuesday, Dec. 13
Talk: 2016 Election Results
Post-elections event with Julia Azari: “Interpreting the 2016 Election Results.” After most elections, everyone asks whether there was a “mandate.” This talk will attempt to put the 2016 election results in context, asking: What do the election results mean? How will the political parties move forward in response to the 2016 results? What can we expect from the next administration? Azari is an associate professor of political science at Marquette University. She has been on the faculty at Marquette since 2007. She holds a Ph.D. in political science from Yale University and a bachelor’s degree in political science from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Her research focuses on political parties and the presidency, and she is the author of a book on presidential mandates, “Delivering the People’s Message,” which was published by Cornell University Press in 2014. Free and open to the public. She blogs regularly on Vox.com and FiveThirtyEight.com. Congregation Sinai, 8223 N. Port Washington Road, Fox Point. 7 p.m.
ONGOING HEALTH & SUPPORT
Alcoholics Anonymous
An international fellowship of men and women who have had a drinking problem. Meetings are held at multiple times and locations around the city, including 7 p.m. Monday night, Chabad-Lubavitch, 3901 N. Lake Drive, Milwaukee. To find other meeting times and locations, call 414-771-9119, the local office of Alcoholics Anonymous or go to www.AAMilwaukee.com.
Friendship House Fellowship
A support group for Jewish men and women in recovery from addiction to alcohol or other substances. Requirements for membership are participation in a 12-step program (such as AA or Narcotics Anonymous) and a desire to recover. Meetings are Tuesday, 6:30 p.m. at The Shul, 3901 N. Lake Drive in Milwaukee.
Grief and loss support
The Grief and Loss Support Group is specifically for people who have lost a spouse. Held once weekly during the day on weekdays. Facilitated by a staff member from Jewish Family Services and held at Congregation Shalom, 7630 N. Santa Monica Blvd., Fox Point. RSVP to Abby at either Abby@Cong-Shalom.org or at 414-352-9288. Open to all. Free.
Jewish Family Services
Outpatient mental health services to people dealing with personal problems and mental health issues. Contact Beth Shapiro, intake coordinator, at 414-390-5800. JFS is located at 1300 N. Jackson St., Milwaukee
North Shore Al-Anon
North Shore Al-Anon holds weekly meetings on Mondays, 7 p.m. at Congregation Shalom, 7630 N. Santa Monica Blvd., Fox Point, in the board room. Use the east or back entrance. Al-Anon family groups are a fellowship of relatives and friends of substance abusers who share their experience, strength and hope to solve their common problems. In Al-Anon you are not alone. Contributions are voluntary. For more information contact Abby at Abby@Cong-Shalom.org or Gerald Melnick at MelnickGerald@gmail.com
Parkinson’s spouses support
This group is open to the community and welcomes everyone looking for support in dealing with the challenges confronting caregivers. The group is free and will be held in room 3J15 at the JCC. Contact Mona Cohen, 414-967-8249 or MCohen@JCCMilwaukee.org. Held 10:30 a.m. to noon, meeting the second Monday of the month.